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Which cars fail their MOT most in London N (N)?

In the London N (N) postcode area, 488 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,250,546 tests). The Volvo 240 fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 52.9% here against 37.9% (+15.0 points, 95% interval +6.6 to +23.3; a rough estimate from 138 tests here). The Volkswagen Multivan does best against its own rate (−25.6 points). Rates are not age-adjusted: the age of each model's cars can differ between areas.

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all 119 postcode areas · check a car by registration

Every model with 100+ tests in London N (N)

Each model is set against its own first-time failure rate in the rest of Britain over the same years; the table runs from the largest excess to the largest shortfall.

London N (N): first-time MOT failure by model against the same model elsewhere in Britain (2019–2024, not age-adjusted)
ModelFailed here, %Elsewhere in Britain, %Difference, points95% intervalTests here
Volvo 24052.937.9+15.0+6.6 to +23.3138 (rough estimate)
MG TF42.432.8+9.5+1.7 to +17.4151 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester38.730.3+8.3+2.5 to +14.2269 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback35.227.1+8.1+0.7 to +15.5162 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Celerio21.213.1+8.1+2.5 to +13.7203 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Custom24.517.7+6.8−0.2 to +13.9143 (rough estimate)
Ford Puma21.014.9+6.1+0.8 to +11.3229 (rough estimate)
Citroen C541.535.4+6.0+1.4 to +10.7434 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California22.516.7+5.8+0.4 to +11.2227 (rough estimate)
MG 327.121.4+5.7−1.9 to +13.4129 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass30.825.1+5.6+0.6 to +10.6335 (rough estimate)
Honda HR-V20.014.4+5.5+2.6 to +8.4721
Citroen C3 Aircross17.912.6+5.3−0.2 to +10.9184 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz30.225.2+5.0+4.3 to +5.717,961
Honda S200025.420.5+4.9−2.8 to +12.7122 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Liana54.349.9+4.4−5.1 to +14.0105 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7041.837.6+4.3+2.2 to +6.42,182
Kia Stonic14.610.4+4.2−0.6 to +9.1205 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca15.211.1+4.1+1.2 to +7.1578
Suzuki Vitara18.414.3+4.1+1.3 to +6.8746
MINI Paceman18.214.2+4.0−1.1 to +9.1220 (rough estimate)
Saab 90042.638.7+3.8−1.4 to +9.1350 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis28.825.0+3.8−0.4 to +8.1441 (rough estimate)
Mazda 334.731.0+3.7+2.1 to +5.33,547
Vauxhall Viva17.313.7+3.6+0.3 to +7.0480 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli27.424.0+3.5−5.2 to +12.2102 (rough estimate)
Citroen Saxo52.849.7+3.1−4.3 to +10.5176 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport21.818.7+3.1+0.8 to +5.31,331
Honda Stream50.347.2+3.1−4.1 to +10.2195 (rough estimate)
Toyota iQ24.921.9+3.0+1.1 to +5.01,882
Honda Insight29.826.7+3.0+1.0 to +5.12,003
Perodua Myvi32.029.1+2.9−6.2 to +12.1100 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Antara42.639.7+2.9−2.5 to +8.3324 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kamiq13.110.3+2.8−2.9 to +8.5137 (rough estimate)
Toyota Aygo26.223.4+2.8+1.9 to +3.78,428
Volvo XC7032.529.8+2.7−1.7 to +7.1440 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift31.628.9+2.7+0.9 to +4.52,527
Mazda MX-529.226.6+2.7+0.3 to +5.11,351
Citroen C4 Cactus24.822.2+2.6−2.1 to +7.2335 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10817.915.4+2.5+0.2 to +4.81,082
Porsche Cayman13.911.5+2.4−1.1 to +5.9382 (rough estimate)
BMW 8 Series20.518.1+2.4−4.8 to +9.6122 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20826.724.3+2.4+0.8 to +4.02,996
Ford Escort30.227.8+2.4−2.0 to +6.7431 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2026.924.6+2.3−0.4 to +4.91,053
Skoda Yeti20.618.3+2.2+0.2 to +4.31,501
MGB24.322.0+2.2−5.0 to +9.5136 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class23.521.4+2.2+1.5 to +2.815,202
Honda CR-V28.526.3+2.2+1.2 to +3.18,332
Skoda Karoq11.99.8+2.1−0.2 to +4.5731
Seat Mii21.819.7+2.0−2.7 to +6.8294 (rough estimate)
Toyota Corolla35.433.4+2.0+0.9 to +3.17,303
Lexus RX22.020.1+1.9+0.8 to +3.15,089
Toyota C-HR14.512.6+1.9+0.2 to +3.61,617
Toyota Avensis35.633.8+1.8+0.5 to +3.05,821
Ford Ka35.133.5+1.6+0.2 to +3.04,662
Lexus GS23.021.4+1.5−1.1 to +4.21,019
Toyota Previa47.445.8+1.5−0.2 to +3.23,542
Kia Venga25.924.4+1.5−1.0 to +4.01,169
Volkswagen T-Roc10.48.9+1.5−0.3 to +3.31,091
Honda Civic35.534.1+1.5+0.7 to +2.215,371
Porsche Macan9.68.2+1.5−0.2 to +3.21,172
Kia Ceed33.131.7+1.4−0.7 to +3.61,922
Honda Fit17.716.3+1.4−5.7 to +8.5113 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLA13.812.4+1.4+0.2 to +2.53,471
MINI Clubman16.915.6+1.3−1.8 to +4.4569
Hyundai i2026.325.0+1.3−0.1 to +2.73,862
BMW X322.421.1+1.3−0.1 to +2.63,619
Toyota Verso26.925.7+1.3−0.5 to +3.02,576
Mercedes-Benz 19030.329.2+1.1−5.6 to +7.7185 (rough estimate)
MINI Countryman16.315.3+1.0−0.3 to +2.33,010
Rover Mini33.933.0+1.0−4.6 to +6.6277 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX24.623.8+0.9−1.3 to +3.01,506
Mercedes-Benz B-Class26.725.8+0.8−0.4 to +2.05,266
Hyundai Kona12.211.3+0.8−1.3 to +2.9962
Renault Kadjar19.118.3+0.8−1.7 to +3.3936
Volkswagen Touareg24.723.9+0.8−1.4 to +3.01,499
Mercedes-Benz SLC12.311.5+0.8−5.3 to +6.8114 (rough estimate)
BMW i312.311.6+0.7−1.3 to +2.71,047
Toyota Yaris29.829.2+0.7+0.1 to +1.224,163
Ford C-MAX28.828.2+0.6−1.1 to +2.32,781
Volkswagen T-Cross10.49.9+0.6−2.8 to +4.0316 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro40.540.0+0.6−6.0 to +7.1217 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland14.013.5+0.6−3.2 to +4.4321 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q3012.512.0+0.5−5.1 to +6.1136 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsa37.837.3+0.5−0.0 to +1.129,594
Nissan Murano41.040.4+0.5−5.9 to +6.9232 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300828.628.1+0.5−1.5 to +2.42,068
Lexus CT15.515.1+0.5−0.9 to +1.82,735
Mazda 630.630.2+0.4−1.3 to +2.12,783
SEAT Arosa44.444.1+0.4−8.3 to +9.1126 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note33.933.5+0.4−0.5 to +1.310,860
Toyota Prius22.221.9+0.4−0.1 to +0.835,325
Volvo XC4010.29.8+0.4−1.7 to +2.5795
SEAT Toledo31.030.6+0.3−7.3 to +8.0142 (rough estimate)
Citroen C336.135.8+0.3−1.3 to +1.93,541
Toyota Alphard26.626.4+0.3−4.2 to +4.8379 (rough estimate)
Skoda Roomster31.231.0+0.3−3.0 to +3.6781
Seat Leon24.424.1+0.3−1.2 to +1.83,277
Kia Soul27.727.4+0.3−3.8 to +4.4455 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XK23.623.3+0.3−2.9 to +3.4709
Volkswagen Amarok21.321.0+0.2−4.3 to +4.8310 (rough estimate)
Toyota Carina38.237.9+0.2−8.9 to +9.4110 (rough estimate)
Toyota Auris24.924.6+0.2−0.5 to +1.012,061
MINI Hatch27.327.2+0.2−0.4 to +0.821,728
Suzuki Alto32.132.0+0.2−2.4 to +2.81,241
Mazda CX-311.911.8+0.1−4.0 to +4.3235 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayenne16.816.7+0.1−1.5 to +1.72,047
Citroen C127.927.8+0.1−1.6 to +1.82,746
Tesla Model X16.216.1+0.0−3.5 to +3.6414 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio29.629.7−0.0−2.1 to +2.01,921
Skoda Rapid21.221.3−0.0−3.9 to +3.8443 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus32.932.9−0.1−0.6 to +0.434,477
Vauxhall Mokka21.321.4−0.1−1.4 to +1.23,800
Volkswagen e-Golf13.113.2−0.1−5.0 to +4.8183 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe23.223.3−0.1−3.6 to +3.5547
Mercedes-Benz SLK25.625.7−0.1−2.3 to +2.01,607
Alfa Romeo Giulia14.814.9−0.2−6.5 to +6.1122 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen up!17.117.4−0.2−1.4 to +0.94,023
Nissan e-NV20024.825.1−0.3−4.8 to +4.3351 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb20.520.8−0.3−2.3 to +1.71,572
BMW Z423.924.2−0.3−2.8 to +2.21,107
Smart Fortwo26.927.3−0.4−1.4 to +0.77,118
Seat Arona12.813.2−0.4−3.8 to +3.0368 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour24.424.8−0.4−2.1 to +1.32,454
Toyota Estima23.724.1−0.4−1.9 to +1.03,555
Toyota RAV426.026.5−0.4−1.7 to +0.84,828
Daihatsu Sirion34.735.1−0.5−5.5 to +4.6343 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type8.59.0−0.5−3.9 to +2.9258 (rough estimate)
Lexus LS22.022.5−0.6−5.7 to +4.6255 (rough estimate)
Mazda 228.929.6−0.6−2.4 to +1.12,632
SsangYong Rodius37.137.7−0.6−8.4 to +7.1151 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland12.713.4−0.6−3.9 to +2.7393 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco27.628.3−0.6−3.0 to +1.71,448
Mazda RX-832.833.5−0.7−8.6 to +7.3134 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo16.617.4−0.7−2.9 to +1.41,154
Volkswagen Tiguan17.017.8−0.8−1.7 to +0.16,708
Peugeot RCZ31.332.1−0.8−6.0 to +4.4304 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia28.429.2−0.8−1.9 to +0.36,566
Renault Captur18.719.5−0.8−2.6 to +1.01,785
Jeep Grand Cherokee25.426.3−0.8−5.1 to +3.4409 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq9.410.3−0.9−2.7 to +0.91,062
Chevrolet Captiva45.846.7−0.9−6.0 to +4.2373 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Agila34.335.2−0.9−3.8 to +2.01,019
Mitsubishi ASX19.120.0−0.9−4.5 to +2.7461 (rough estimate)
Toyota Urban Cruiser25.226.1−0.9−8.9 to +7.0115 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 200820.921.9−1.0−3.0 to +1.11,535
Volvo S8031.032.0−1.0−4.7 to +2.8580
Fiat 500X17.118.1−1.0−3.2 to +1.31,122
Fiat Doblo34.035.0−1.0−3.6 to +1.61,280
Kia Picanto28.029.1−1.0−2.4 to +0.43,987
BMW 1 Series22.723.7−1.0−1.7 to −0.416,911
Volkswagen Polo32.033.1−1.1−1.5 to −0.638,644
Peugeot Partner35.636.7−1.1−2.8 to +0.53,378
Hyundai i1023.624.8−1.2−2.1 to −0.27,963
Aston Martin DB99.710.9−1.2−6.6 to +4.3113 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra35.536.6−1.2−1.9 to −0.518,727
Volkswagen Golf27.228.4−1.2−1.6 to −0.850,181
Mercedes-Benz CLA16.617.8−1.2−2.7 to +0.32,393
Audi Q27.58.8−1.3−2.4 to −0.22,183
Lexus NX7.28.5−1.3−2.8 to +0.11,200
Volkswagen Bora43.044.3−1.3−6.2 to +3.5407 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 30023.825.1−1.4−6.3 to +3.5299 (rough estimate)
Toyota Camry21.122.5−1.4−8.4 to +5.6133 (rough estimate)
Rover 7543.344.8−1.5−7.0 to +4.1307 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astra33.935.3−1.5−2.0 to −0.926,617
Jeep Renegade17.418.9−1.5−4.0 to +1.0862
Toyota Hiace34.736.2−1.5−5.9 to +2.9453 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Cruze36.538.0−1.5−6.3 to +3.2397 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta31.933.4−1.5−2.0 to −1.033,472
Tesla Model S14.415.9−1.6−4.2 to +1.1682
Porsche Boxster17.118.7−1.6−4.2 to +1.0800
Jeep Cherokee31.433.0−1.7−6.0 to +2.6453 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V88.910.6−1.7−7.3 to +3.9101 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF21.523.2−1.7−3.4 to −0.02,357
Ford Fusion37.839.5−1.7−3.9 to +0.51,840
Citroen Berlingo39.441.1−1.8−3.2 to −0.44,666
Skoda Octavia23.125.0−1.8−3.0 to −0.65,124
Mercedes-Benz Citan32.934.7−1.8−5.5 to +1.9630
Land Rover Discovery Sport15.317.1−1.8−3.3 to −0.42,259
Mazda CX-514.716.6−1.9−4.3 to +0.6821
Volkswagen ID.37.79.5−1.9−5.0 to +1.3274 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10731.633.5−1.9−3.6 to −0.22,922
MG ZT39.040.9−1.9−11.5 to +7.7100 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo21.323.2−1.9−6.3 to +2.4343 (rough estimate)
BMW 3 Series24.426.3−1.9−2.4 to −1.430,178
Mitsubishi Mirage14.516.5−1.9−6.4 to +2.5241 (rough estimate)
Fiat Ducato25.127.1−1.9−5.2 to +1.3669
Peugeot 30831.633.5−2.0−3.5 to −0.43,365
Volkswagen Crafter28.030.0−2.0−10.8 to +6.8100 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler26.228.2−2.0−7.3 to +3.3267 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Eclipse10.212.2−2.0−6.6 to +2.6167 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59516.418.4−2.1−5.6 to +1.5421 (rough estimate)
Porsche Panamera10.312.3−2.1−5.1 to +0.9400 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-536.438.5−2.1−5.0 to +0.81,091
Lexus IS21.924.0−2.1−3.4 to −0.83,760
Kia Sportage20.422.5−2.1−3.4 to −0.83,646
Seat Ibiza30.732.9−2.1−3.6 to −0.73,896
Ford Transit Custom18.921.1−2.1−3.6 to −0.72,800
Toyota MR233.535.6−2.2−7.7 to +3.4278 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Arteon10.813.0−2.2−7.0 to +2.5167 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Tucson15.617.8−2.2−3.5 to −1.03,387
Ford Kuga17.519.8−2.3−3.9 to −0.72,186
Volkswagen Fox43.145.4−2.3−5.1 to +0.51,212
Volvo V4023.225.5−2.3−4.0 to −0.62,429
Nissan Qashqai26.428.7−2.3−2.9 to −1.724,260
Jaguar XE15.517.8−2.3−4.5 to −0.11,060
Porsche 91110.913.3−2.3−3.6 to −1.02,247
Vauxhall Meriva34.536.8−2.3−4.0 to −0.63,021
Hyundai i3029.832.1−2.3−3.9 to −0.83,392
Volvo V9011.914.2−2.3−5.3 to +0.7447 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran31.934.3−2.4−3.6 to −1.15,454
Hyundai Ioniq9.712.2−2.5−3.5 to −1.43,048
Vauxhall Adam22.424.9−2.5−5.8 to +0.9598
Maserati Quattroporte18.921.4−2.5−9.8 to +4.8111 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica39.341.8−2.5−7.3 to +2.3405 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan24.026.5−2.5−8.2 to +3.2217 (rough estimate)
Audi A323.425.9−2.5−3.1 to −1.919,666
Audi Q512.915.5−2.6−3.5 to −1.64,877
Ford Tourneo21.123.7−2.6−6.4 to +1.2451 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ22.324.9−2.6−4.9 to −0.31,241
Mercedes-Benz M-Class25.828.4−2.6−4.3 to −1.02,606
Jaguar E-Pace9.011.6−2.6−5.4 to +0.1422 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Grand Vitara34.437.0−2.7−6.4 to +1.1634
Suzuki SX426.128.8−2.7−5.6 to +0.3857
Kia Niro8.911.6−2.7−3.6 to −1.84,008
Audi Q86.49.0−2.7−6.3 to +1.0173 (rough estimate)
BMW X113.716.4−2.7−4.0 to −1.42,693
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque13.316.0−2.7−3.7 to −1.74,793
Mercedes-Benz C-Class21.924.6−2.7−3.2 to −2.228,652
BMW X212.515.2−2.7−6.8 to +1.4248 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Pace11.414.2−2.8−4.8 to −0.91,035
Volkswagen Caravelle32.935.7−2.9−6.9 to +1.2520
BMW 4 Series11.614.4−2.9−3.8 to −1.94,258
Mercedes-Benz SL14.217.1−2.9−4.9 to −0.91,195
Land Rover Freelander30.733.6−2.9−5.0 to −0.71,764
Nissan 350Z24.427.3−2.9−8.5 to +2.6230 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6027.630.6−3.0−6.0 to +0.1818
BMW Z331.434.3−3.0−7.5 to +1.6405 (rough estimate)
Lexus UX2.95.9−3.0−6.2 to +0.3103 (rough estimate)
BMW X411.414.3−3.0−5.4 to −0.6669
MG 510.913.9−3.0−6.4 to +0.4330 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLC8.411.4−3.0−4.0 to −2.02,937
Volvo 90034.237.2−3.0−11.7 to +5.6117 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace45.348.3−3.0−10.8 to +4.7159 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix3526.429.5−3.1−5.8 to −0.3972
Volvo S908.811.9−3.1−5.9 to −0.2384 (rough estimate)
Smart City-Coupe38.941.9−3.1−6.9 to +0.7633
Toyota Vitz15.018.1−3.1−10.2 to +4.0100 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type34.737.8−3.1−6.7 to +0.5689
Subaru Legacy34.437.5−3.1−9.4 to +3.1221 (rough estimate)
Volvo V6018.221.3−3.2−5.7 to −0.6891
Honda Accord36.539.7−3.2−5.0 to −1.32,638
Audi A116.319.6−3.2−4.0 to −2.48,071
Ford Sierra13.516.7−3.2−9.8 to +3.4104 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Passat27.630.9−3.2−4.2 to −2.39,196
Maserati Ghibli13.616.9−3.3−7.5 to +0.9258 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle37.640.9−3.3−5.3 to −1.32,233
Mercedes-Benz GLE7.911.3−3.4−4.8 to −2.01,435
Mitsubishi Grandis44.948.3−3.4−8.0 to +1.3459 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4022.325.7−3.4−7.0 to +0.2521
Dacia Sandero24.427.8−3.4−6.1 to −0.7955
Citroen Nemo36.640.0−3.4−8.0 to +1.2424 (rough estimate)
Audi A618.021.5−3.4−4.3 to −2.67,527
Renault Master30.634.0−3.4−9.1 to +2.3252 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Voyager46.049.4−3.4−10.9 to +4.0174 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental6.19.6−3.5−5.6 to −1.5527
Mercedes-Benz CL19.623.1−3.5−8.3 to +1.3265 (rough estimate)
LEVC TX7.711.2−3.5−4.3 to −2.75,210
MG MGF33.537.1−3.5−10.6 to +3.6170 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit33.236.7−3.5−4.4 to −2.712,991
Nissan Leaf14.217.8−3.6−5.0 to −2.12,346
Audi S317.220.8−3.6−9.1 to +1.8186 (rough estimate)
Audi A811.815.4−3.6−5.3 to −1.91,365
Toyota Starlet32.135.7−3.6−10.4 to +3.1184 (rough estimate)
Fiat 50026.229.8−3.6−4.4 to −2.913,180
Volvo V5040.043.6−3.7−6.4 to −0.91,214
Ford Mondeo31.234.8−3.7−4.9 to −2.45,360
Peugeot Bipper35.939.6−3.7−8.2 to +0.7451 (rough estimate)
Audi R87.311.0−3.7−7.7 to +0.2165 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz44.648.4−3.8−7.7 to +0.1630
Volkswagen Caddy27.030.8−3.8−5.1 to −2.54,304
Renault Clio40.143.9−3.8−4.9 to −2.88,293
Fiat Panda30.534.3−3.8−5.3 to −2.33,617
Audi e-tron6.19.9−3.8−7.2 to −0.5197 (rough estimate)
Ford Grand C-MAX24.628.4−3.9−6.6 to −1.2985
Mitsubishi Colt39.042.9−3.9−6.8 to −1.01,112
Vauxhall Zafira35.038.8−3.9−4.7 to −3.113,486
Audi TT21.125.0−3.9−5.1 to −2.84,786
Nissan Almera41.345.2−3.9−5.9 to −2.02,553
Peugeot 50823.627.6−4.0−7.9 to −0.1458 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT869.613.6−4.0−9.7 to +1.6104 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus45.849.8−4.0−7.8 to −0.2660
Fiat 500L26.430.4−4.0−7.2 to −0.9773
Audi A423.727.8−4.1−4.8 to −3.312,315
Audi A516.220.3−4.1−5.0 to −3.15,679
Volkswagen ID.45.89.9−4.1−5.7 to −2.51,046
Toyota Voxy14.318.4−4.1−9.4 to +1.2175 (rough estimate)
Lotus Elise11.916.0−4.1−10.2 to +2.0109 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier24.328.4−4.1−7.2 to −1.0746
Audi A241.245.4−4.1−8.3 to +0.1531
Volkswagen Eos29.233.3−4.1−7.3 to −1.0826
MCC Smart37.141.3−4.2−13.5 to +5.1105 (rough estimate)
Dodge Caliber48.552.7−4.2−11.2 to +2.8198 (rough estimate)
BMW X520.224.4−4.2−5.2 to −3.15,676
Audi Q713.818.0−4.2−5.4 to −3.03,177
Toyota Celica36.640.8−4.2−8.5 to +0.1484 (rough estimate)
Jaguar I-Pace3.98.2−4.2−6.3 to −2.2357 (rough estimate)
Kia Sedona42.747.0−4.3−10.4 to +1.8253 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens32.436.7−4.3−8.1 to −0.5581
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso45.149.4−4.3−11.0 to +2.4215 (rough estimate)
BMW I86.010.4−4.4−9.1 to +0.3100 (rough estimate)
MG ZS10.815.2−4.4−7.3 to −1.4433 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter28.432.8−4.4−5.5 to −3.36,291
Nissan Serena23.728.1−4.4−10.2 to +1.4215 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee39.844.2−4.4−8.1 to −0.7674
Nissan Pixo27.632.0−4.4−8.0 to −0.8597
Audi Q310.114.5−4.4−5.2 to −3.65,749
Maserati Levante8.813.3−4.4−10.0 to +1.1102 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z16.420.9−4.5−10.4 to +1.5152 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso19.924.4−4.5−7.6 to −1.4638
Toyota Prius+13.217.7−4.5−6.5 to −2.51,228
Hyundai Getz41.145.6−4.5−7.1 to −2.01,463
Nissan Elgrand27.431.9−4.6−9.6 to +0.4307 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke21.826.3−4.6−5.3 to −3.812,357
Volvo S4038.342.9−4.6−7.4 to −1.81,166
Jaguar X-Type38.242.9−4.7−7.6 to −1.81,071
Ford S-MAX29.634.3−4.8−6.6 to −2.92,355
Peugeot 40741.346.1−4.8−9.2 to −0.4494 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30641.346.1−4.8−10.9 to +1.3254 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 100736.241.0−4.8−11.9 to +2.3177 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500828.633.5−4.9−7.7 to −2.11,016
Alfa Romeo Giulietta23.728.6−4.9−7.5 to −2.31,062
BMW M311.916.8−4.9−6.9 to −2.8976
Mercedes-Benz GLS7.212.1−4.9−8.9 to −0.9166 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay31.836.7−4.9−10.0 to +0.2321 (rough estimate)
BMW M59.814.8−5.0−8.6 to −1.4266 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo31.036.0−5.0−8.0 to −2.0932
Volvo XC6014.219.2−5.0−6.3 to −3.83,136
Renault Scenic39.945.0−5.0−7.1 to −3.02,229
Suzuki Splash27.032.1−5.1−9.4 to −0.8411 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport16.021.2−5.1−6.2 to −4.14,972
Ford Transit Connect32.337.5−5.2−6.5 to −3.84,821
Renault Megane41.346.4−5.2−6.7 to −3.63,954
Ford Mustang10.515.7−5.2−8.9 to −1.5266 (rough estimate)
Smart City36.641.9−5.2−14.7 to +4.3101 (rough estimate)
Toyota Noah19.124.3−5.2−12.0 to +1.6136 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark38.343.6−5.2−10.1 to −0.3381 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Matrix41.746.9−5.2−9.9 to −0.6432 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GL15.420.7−5.2−9.4 to −1.1298 (rough estimate)
Chrysler PT43.348.6−5.3−11.8 to +1.3224 (rough estimate)
BMW 6 Series15.721.2−5.5−7.2 to −3.71,699
Fiat Fiorino33.238.6−5.5−12.1 to +1.1196 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar13.719.1−5.5−7.5 to −3.41,083
BMW 5 Series17.422.9−5.5−6.1 to −4.915,727
Chevrolet Aveo44.049.5−5.5−10.3 to −0.7411 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Connect15.020.5−5.5−9.9 to −1.1254 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-333.839.3−5.5−7.0 to −4.03,797
Maserati GranTurismo12.117.6−5.5−10.8 to −0.3149 (rough estimate)
Nissan Skyline11.817.4−5.6−11.7 to +0.5110 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S4.510.2−5.7−9.3 to −2.1134 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch37.042.7−5.7−8.2 to −3.11,403
Audi A79.715.3−5.7−7.4 to −3.91,130
Dacia Duster18.724.4−5.7−9.2 to −2.2476 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery23.229.0−5.7−7.5 to −4.02,234
Toyota Vellfire9.715.5−5.8−11.6 to +0.0103 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert32.037.8−5.8−8.5 to −3.11,153
Vauxhall Movano32.438.2−5.8−14.6 to +3.1108 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Lancer28.334.1−5.8−9.8 to −1.8501
Peugeot 20644.350.2−5.9−7.5 to −4.23,623
Toyota Land Cruiser25.531.4−5.9−9.1 to −2.6705
BMW M46.812.7−5.9−8.5 to −3.4381 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 310.116.0−5.9−7.6 to −4.31,318
Alfa Romeo Spider26.232.2−6.0−12.6 to +0.6172 (rough estimate)
Citroen C431.837.9−6.0−7.2 to −4.85,816
Vauxhall Insignia23.729.8−6.1−7.3 to −4.84,457
Volkswagen Lupo35.641.7−6.1−11.9 to −0.3267 (rough estimate)
Nissan Navara26.632.7−6.2−9.2 to −3.1824
Mercedes-Benz Viano28.134.4−6.2−10.3 to −2.1469 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo39.345.5−6.3−12.7 to +0.1224 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV30018.624.9−6.3−13.5 to +0.9113 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Picasso14.320.6−6.3−12.3 to −0.4133 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class11.818.1−6.3−8.2 to −4.51,226
Nissan Primera40.146.5−6.3−9.7 to −3.0825
Mercedes-Benz CLK32.238.5−6.4−8.1 to −4.72,980
Volvo C3032.739.1−6.4−10.5 to −2.3495 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20741.547.9−6.4−7.7 to −5.15,355
Mitsubishi L20026.933.4−6.4−9.7 to −3.1687
BMW M65.912.4−6.5−10.8 to −2.1118 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V37.243.7−6.5−10.0 to −2.9736
Vauxhall Combo36.342.8−6.5−8.5 to −4.62,331
Renault Laguna41.347.8−6.5−10.8 to −2.3514
Honda Stepwagon20.427.0−6.5−13.2 to +0.1142 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJS17.023.6−6.6−12.9 to −0.2135 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara44.751.3−6.6−9.5 to −3.71,132
Audi S512.619.3−6.7−12.5 to −0.9127 (rough estimate)
BMW X610.617.3−6.8−8.5 to −5.11,223
Land Rover Range Rover Velar8.515.3−6.8−8.6 to −5.0943
Alfa Romeo 15936.843.7−6.9−13.1 to −0.6231 (rough estimate)
Fiat Multipla45.252.2−7.0−15.1 to +1.2146 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10639.946.9−7.0−12.7 to −1.4291 (rough estimate)
Mazda 32339.646.7−7.1−14.5 to +0.4169 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover16.423.5−7.1−8.3 to −5.93,549
Seat Altea33.240.4−7.2−11.2 to −3.1527
Volkswagen Jetta26.934.1−7.2−10.5 to −3.8683
Hyundai Santa Fe26.734.0−7.2−9.7 to −4.71,197
Mitsubishi Space Star47.554.8−7.3−15.0 to +0.4162 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun26.433.7−7.3−11.0 to −3.6541
DS 331.038.4−7.4−10.3 to −4.61,027
Volvo XC9022.129.7−7.5−8.8 to −6.34,167
Mercedes-Benz E-Class14.121.7−7.5−8.0 to −7.120,628
Volkswagen CC16.023.5−7.6−10.7 to −4.4539
Citroen C240.748.4−7.7−12.8 to −2.6354 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios31.939.7−7.8−15.5 to −0.0141 (rough estimate)
Kia Optima11.419.2−7.8−11.6 to −4.0273 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro35.343.1−7.8−9.1 to −6.55,299
Mercedes-Benz S-Class10.518.3−7.8−8.9 to −6.83,593
Abarth 50023.631.5−7.9−12.4 to −3.3343 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando32.340.2−7.9−12.3 to −3.6452 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series12.220.1−8.0−9.5 to −6.51,877
Peugeot 30744.352.5−8.2−10.0 to −6.32,731
Toyota Proace22.630.8−8.2−12.7 to −3.8341 (rough estimate)
Renault Trafic33.942.2−8.3−9.9 to −6.63,204
Mazda 539.447.8−8.3−11.4 to −5.31,017
Fiat Punto36.845.1−8.4−9.8 to −6.94,204
Mitsubishi Outlander13.121.5−8.4−9.3 to −7.55,466
Renault Grand Scenic39.047.4−8.4−10.9 to −5.81,421
Suzuki Wagon R35.844.2−8.4−13.0 to −3.8422 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLS16.725.2−8.4−10.1 to −6.82,001
Fiat Scudo41.449.9−8.5−14.9 to −2.1227 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Jimny23.231.7−8.5−13.6 to −3.4267 (rough estimate)
LTI TX430.238.7−8.5−9.7 to −7.36,124
Kia Sorento23.732.2−8.5−12.1 to −4.9532
Alfa Romeo 15637.846.4−8.6−15.0 to −2.2225 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto34.943.6−8.7−14.2 to −3.2292 (rough estimate)
Renault Kangoo37.546.2−8.7−10.8 to −6.72,123
Renault Twingo25.434.2−8.7−12.5 to −4.9507
Chrysler 300C28.737.5−8.7−15.5 to −2.0174 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Vito25.234.3−9.1−10.2 to −8.06,210
Rover 2532.942.1−9.2−16.7 to −1.7152 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail20.629.8−9.2−10.7 to −7.72,789
Land Rover Defender23.833.0−9.2−12.3 to −6.2753
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin38.748.0−9.3−17.9 to −0.7124 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon25.635.0−9.4−17.0 to −1.7125 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80027.636.9−9.4−14.0 to −4.8363 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7030.740.1−9.4−13.8 to −5.0427 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT35.545.0−9.5−16.4 to −2.6186 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20031.641.1−9.6−12.1 to −7.01,251
Chrysler Jeep Grand31.541.1−9.6−16.3 to −2.8184 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40637.046.7−9.6−15.6 to −3.6251 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer17.327.0−9.7−12.2 to −7.1877
Mercedes-Benz CLC34.043.6−9.7−12.7 to −6.7966
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter18.728.4−9.7−12.1 to −7.31,065
Toyota Hilux22.332.1−9.7−13.1 to −6.3582
Subaru Impreza18.328.0−9.7−13.3 to −6.2464 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vectra38.648.5−9.8−12.2 to −7.41,615
Chevrolet Lacetti42.652.5−9.9−16.6 to −3.1209 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent37.347.2−9.9−16.5 to −3.3209 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS428.238.7−10.5−19.2 to −1.8103 (rough estimate)
Renault Espace38.248.8−10.6−18.3 to −3.0157 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger19.129.8−10.7−13.3 to −8.1879
Mercedes-Benz R-Class20.030.9−10.9−17.6 to −4.2140 (rough estimate)
Seat Alhambra16.628.0−11.5−12.8 to −10.12,821
Nissan Primastar41.553.4−11.9−16.8 to −7.0393 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos41.253.2−11.9−19.1 to −4.8182 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee28.840.9−12.1−20.6 to −3.6111 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto31.043.2−12.2−17.1 to −7.2335 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan16.729.0−12.3−13.2 to −11.46,673
Infiniti Q507.319.5−12.3−16.9 to −7.7124 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo35.547.9−12.3−16.9 to −7.7422 (rough estimate)
Fiat Seicento35.448.3−12.9−21.8 to −4.1113 (rough estimate)
Talbot Express34.848.0−13.3−21.9 to −4.7118 (rough estimate)
Daewoo Matiz42.355.8−13.5−23.0 to −4.0104 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry31.445.0−13.6−18.9 to −8.4306 (rough estimate)
Fiat Qubo19.733.5−13.8−21.0 to −6.6117 (rough estimate)
Nissan Cube18.532.6−14.1−18.0 to −10.3406 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy24.138.6−14.5−15.5 to −13.57,587
Mitsubishi Carisma36.951.5−14.6−23.6 to −5.6111 (rough estimate)
Fiat Stilo38.653.5−14.9−23.4 to −6.4127 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Tigra33.648.7−15.1−20.2 to −10.0330 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport28.144.2−16.1−24.1 to −8.1121 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe32.148.6−16.5−20.4 to −12.6552
Alfa Romeo 14730.647.3−16.7−22.7 to −10.8232 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 30017.033.8−16.8−24.2 to −9.4100 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pathfinder28.846.5−17.7−24.8 to −10.7160 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan29.147.2−18.1−24.7 to −11.5182 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsavan27.446.7−19.3−27.8 to −10.8106 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Multivan6.231.8−25.6−28.8 to −22.4305 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,250,546 (initial tests in N) · Method: postcode area of the testing station; the area's first-time failure share against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named only when the interval excludes zero and the gap is at least 3 points; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV